This very funny episode is brought to you all by my uncle Domingo. He makes the best mango margaritas and while doing so, he schools me in the art of drinking like a Dominican. Conducted totally in both Spanish and English, this episode gives you a sneak peak into my crazy Dominican family! Domingo’s Mamajuana Recipe: Besides collecting the appropriate branches, you will need: Honey/Miel Red wine/Vino Cinnamon/ Canela Raisins/ Pasas (optional) Cure it for at least 2 months! Domingo’s hungover cure called: Aguajil After a night of drinking, you can wake up and make yourself the following: Garli ..read more

For the next 4 weeks Mixing it Up with Maggi will be honoring Latinx culture and the Halloween season by telling scary stories from Latin America. ------- I'm so excited for this awesome scary storytelling podcast! Join me and my friend, Kristal, as we discover the legend of La Casa Matusita. Kristal, from Peru, will read out loud this scary story about the horrific story of this haunted house in Lima, Peru. -------- The story is told in Spanish. You may follow along by clicking on this link: http://www.historiasperdidaseneltiempo.com/2011/03/la-casa-matusita-casa-embrujada.html?m=1 The story ..read more

On this episode get inspired to shake things up as we take a little road trip to get some mimosas! A few weeks ago I headed down to Dallas, TX to meet with the one and only Destiny. She uprooted her life in New York for new adventures down south. We catch up with her a year after the big move and speak about this process and how she adjusted to her new life. Here are some tips to keep in mind if you are thinking about moving: 1. Save, Save, Save and yes, Save (to life off of for 3-6 months) 2. Research and possibly visit the state/city where you would like to move 3. Apply to jobs before movin ..read more

If you haven't gotten enough of me through The Feminist Tea Party, you can get your fix through my new podcast, "Mixing it up with Maggi." I'll be interviewing my favorite pals for a conversation on everything from motherhood, social activism, sex, career and much more. Listen in every Wednesday night through SoundCloud or catch it on demand here on myefflinglifeblog. On this episode of Mixing it up with Maggi, I spend some quality time with my high school bff. Chrystal is an artist and as a trained professional, she speaks about both her passion and frustration: her love-hate relationship wit ..read more

Maggi talks to Kristal about her new documentary Expanding Sanctuary which explores the immigration community in Philadelphia. - Kristal's first visit on Mixing it Up: https://soundcloud.com/pinkleo-productions/sets/storytelling - More on Kristal Sotomayor: https://kristalsotomayor.com/ More on Expanding Sanctuary: https://www.expandingsanctuary.com/story ..read more

Welcome to #TvThatMadeUs season 2 ! During this season we will be discussing some of our favorites like: The awesome not-just-for-kids Nickelodeon's Hey Arnold ! Our favorite blonde cheerleader and vamp killer , Buffy The Vampire Slayer Always the smartest person in the room, Veronica Mars Our favorite friends even after 25 years, Friends All four episodes are available now but if you're hungry for more #nostalgia , check out our first season here https://soundcloud.com/pinkleo-productions/sets/tv-that-made-us Chicas & Margaritas Love Sex and Relationships https://soundcloud.com/pinkleo-pr ..read more

Last year we started the year with the mission of self-improvement. We learned about mindfulness, moving out and boxing! This year is all about trying something new. - On our first episode of the year, we are learning about veganism from our friend Destiny. Check out our previous conversations with Destiny here: Moving to a different state: https://bit.ly/2AOoEwG Social Media Activism: https://bit.ly/2VW3wxN -- Vegan Resources: Vegan Restaurant in NYC: https://bit.ly/2MeAWTO Our Vegan Cupcakes: https://bit.ly/2Mhdc3D Destiny's IG: @eatyodestiny Destiny faves vegan social media accounts: @yep_t ..read more

On this fourth episode of Tv That Made Us, we are having some Halloween fun discussing one our all-time favorite tv series, Are You Afraid of the Dark. Join Maggi and special guest Eva, whom you know from Scary Stories from Latin America - Honduras (link below). https://bit.ly/2OWMIXt -- Episodes discussed: The Tale of Many Faces (7x12) https://bit.ly/2RmBZ5w The Tale of Dead Man's Float (5x11) https://bit.ly/2qgUM6o Can find other Are You Afraid of the Dark Episodes here: https://bit.ly/2OekQsC -- Previous TV That Made Us Episodes https://soundcloud.com/pinkleo-productions/sets/tv-that-made-u ..read more

Celebrating our Heritage with a Critical Eye: Author and activist Alyssa Reynoso Morris joins me in a critical discussion about In The Heights: the good, the bad, and the future of Latinx representation in the media. As we celebrate our culture, it is also good to reflect on our missteps and how to include more people at our table. - Watch the conversation on TvTime with Maggi: https://youtu.be/w6tw_2YSSj0 - Learn more about Alyssa: Alyssaauthor.com @areynosomorris - Follow PinkLeo @ pinkleo_productions IG - More Pinkleo Productions pinkleoproductions.com - More about Maggi: maggidelgadomedia ..read more

Catching up with our mental health: Clinical Social Worker Joselina Castillo talks to us about the struggles, changes, and innovations mental health professionals have faced due to Covid 19. Technology and social media have played a huge role in our mental health during this pandemic but it's not enough. If you're struggling, there are resources and hotlines here to help. If you want to join these tireless warriors in the mental health field, there are a million ways to join them and help others. - Resources: https://ccbhc.org https://www.vitals.com/addiction-specialists/ny/new-york https://ca ..read more